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Appalachian Leadership Institute
	
	
				
	
	
	The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change.
Designed for people who live and/or work in Appalachia and are passionate about helping their communities thrive, the extensive leadership and economic development curriculum is developed by ARC in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs; Tuskegee University; and Collective Impact, LLC.




	
	

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                  Applications for the 2024-2025 Appalachian Leadership Institute Class are now open. Learn more about the application process here and **apply by June 1, 2024**.
        
                  
  Apply Now								The Future of Appalachia: Class of 2023-2024
        
                  The current class of 40 fellows represent a spectrum of sectors, experiences, and communities from across Appalachia’s 13 states. Each fellow brings a unique perspective on Appalachia’s diverse economic developmental challenges and opportunities.
        
                  
  Meet the Class								2024-2025 Schedule
        
                  The all-inclusive, nine-month program runs from October-July and includes skill-building seminars and best practice reviews. The program includes field visits during six separate sessions across the Appalachian Region, followed by a capstone graduation event held in Washington, D.C.
        
                  
  View the Schedule								Meet Our Partners
        
                  The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a comprehensive regional leadership training program developed by the Appalachian Regional Commission in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs; Tuskegee University; and Collective Impact, LLC.
        
                  
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About the Program

The Appalachian Leadership Institute is an all-inclusive program – there is not cost to participants. From October to July, fellows meet for six skill-building seminars and conduct field visits across Appalachia, followed by a capstone graduation event held in Washington, D.C.

**The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a close-knit program limited to 40 fellows each year,** with participants from each of the 13 states in Appalachia. Fellows may be from the public, private, or non-profit sectors.

Watch the Class of 2022-2023’s recap video.

Following completion of the program, fellows will be better equipped to take positive action toward collaborative solutions to Appalachia’s greatest challenges. Fellows will learn to:

Identify and implement strategies to strengthen their communities.



Collaborate with a network of leaders across Appalachia.



Recognize and utilize unique assets in their communities to build economic development plans.



Appreciate the diversity and shared experiences of Appalachians.

Appalachian Leadership Institute fellows recieve:

No-cost participation, including travel and lodging.



Appalachian Leadership Institute Certificate from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.



Access to a world class network of peers and other experts across Appalachia.





	


  


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              Contact us by phone at 202.884.7700 or via email at leadership@arc.gov. Appalachian Regional Commission

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